International Credit and Investment Company (Overseas) Limited and another v. Sheikh Kamal Adham and others: part of the litigation following the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International; dishonest assistance in a fraudulent breach of trust, involving proceedings in England, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Panama, Argentina, Chile and Pakistan.

Barlow Clowes International Ltd. and others v. International Trust Corp. (IOM) Ltd. and others [1996-1998] M.L.R. 222 (first instance), 240 (first instance), 394 (Court of Appeal of the Isle of Man), [2006] 1 W.L.R. 1476 (Privy Council). The leading modern authority on the law relating to dishonest assistance in a breach of trust or fiduciary duty.

Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. and anr. v. The Accident Group and others and Various Lloyd’s Syndicates and Europ Assist v. A.D. Firth & Co. and others. Two groups of proceedings issued in 2005-2006 by Insurers against The Accident Group (“TAG”) and certain named firms of solicitors seeking the recovery of damages for negligence (in the first group of proceedings) and the recovery of unlawful referral fees (in the second group of proceedings). The total number of potential solicitor firm defendants was approximately 700 in the first group of proceedings and 400 in the second group and the potential total claim was worth in excess of £100m.

Ng Enterprises Limited v. Urban Council [1997] A.C. 168, P.C.: one of the last appeals from the Hong Kong Court of Appeal to the Privy Council, judicial review.

Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. and anr. v. The Accident Group and others and Various Lloyd’s Syndicates and Europ Assist v. A.D. Firth & Co. and others. Two groups of proceedings issued in 2005-2006 by Insurers against The Accident Group (“TAG”) and certain named firms of solicitors seeking the recovery of damages for negligence (in the first group of proceedings) and the recovery of unlawful referral fees (in the second group of proceedings). The total number of potential solicitor firm defendants was approximately 700 in the first group of proceedings and 400 in the second group and the potential total claim was worth in excess of £100m.

Financial Services

International Credit and Investment Company (Overseas) Limited and another v. Sheikh Kamal Adham and others: part of the litigation following the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International; dishonest assistance in a fraudulent breach of trust, involving proceedings in England, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Panama, Argentina, Chile and Pakistan.

Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. and anr. v. The Accident Group and others and Various Lloyd’s Syndicates and Europ Assist v. A.D. Firth & Co. and others. Two groups of proceedings issued in 2005-2006 by Insurers against The Accident Group (“TAG”) and certain named firms of solicitors seeking the recovery of damages for negligence (in the first group of proceedings) and the recovery of unlawful referral fees (in the second group of proceedings). The total number of potential solicitor firm defendants was approximately 700 in the first group of proceedings and 400 in the second group and the potential total claim was worth in excess of £100m.

Professional Negligence

Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. and anr. v. The Accident Group and others and Various Lloyd’s Syndicates and Europ Assist v. A.D. Firth & Co. and others. Two groups of proceedings issued in 2005-2006 by Insurers against The Accident Group (“TAG”) and certain named firms of solicitors seeking the recovery of damages for negligence (in the first group of proceedings) and the recovery of unlawful referral fees (in the second group of proceedings). The total number of potential solicitor firm defendants was approximately 700 in the first group of proceedings and 400 in the second group and the potential total claim was worth in excess of £100m.

Administrative and Public Law

Trusts and Probate

Barlow Clowes International Ltd. and others v. International Trust Corp. (IOM) Ltd. and others [1996-1998] M.L.R. 222 (first instance), 240 (first instance), 394 (Court of Appeal of the Isle of Man), [2006] 1 W.L.R. 1476 (Privy Council). The leading modern authority on the law relating to dishonest assistance in a breach of trust or fiduciary duty.

All Quotes

"A very good advocate, who will always fight his corner" (Legal 500 2017)"He has a wonderful legal brain and is hugely enjoyable to work with." (Chambers & Partners 2015)"Very hands-on and user-friendly. He will go the extra mile." (Chambers & Partners 2015)"Extraordinarily smart and tactical; delightful to work with and hugely admired." (Legal 500 2014)"A highly skilled and effective commercial litigator" (Chambers & Partners 2014)"Has a notable civil fraud practice, and is often engaged to advise on offshore proceedings" (Chambers & Partners 2014)"highly skilled" (Legal 500 2013)"Andrew Moran is 'top of his field'." (Legal 500 2011)"a highly respected advocate with a steadfast approach to mammoth fraud cases" (Chambers & Partners 2010)"gives a great international perspective" (Legal 500 2010)"Another member of chambers who was deeply involved in the massive Fiona Trust matter is senior junior Andrew Moran. He is well respected by the market" (Chambers & Partners 2010)

Publications

Commercial Litigation in Anglophone Africa

Juta Publishing, 05.2018

Commercial Litigation in Anglophone Africa covers the law relating to civil jurisdiction, enforcement of foreign judgments and interim remedies in Anglophone Africa. The authors are Andrew Moran QC and Anthony Kennedy.

The book sets out in one place, in most cases for the first time, the law of sixteen Anglophone African countries on the subject areas mentioned above.

The text is available for purchase in the UK and US through Amazon. For UK purchase on Amazon please click here.

Areas of expertise

Recommendations

Commercial Litigation (Legal 500)
Fraud: Civil (Legal 500)

Quotes

"A very good advocate, who will always fight his corner" (Legal 500 2017)"He has a wonderful legal brain and is hugely enjoyable to work with." (Chambers & Partners 2015)"Very hands-on and user-friendly. He will go the extra mile." (Chambers & Partners 2015)"Extraordinarily smart and tactical; delightful to work with and hugely admired." (Legal 500 2014)"A highly skilled and effective commercial litigator" (Chambers & Partners 2014)"Has a notable civil fraud practice, and is often engaged to advise on offshore proceedings" (Chambers & Partners 2014)"highly skilled" (Legal 500 2013)"Andrew Moran is 'top of his field'." (Legal 500 2011)"a highly respected advocate with a steadfast approach to mammoth fraud cases" (Chambers & Partners 2010)"gives a great international perspective" (Legal 500 2010)"Another member of chambers who was deeply involved in the massive Fiona Trust matter is senior junior Andrew Moran. He is well respected by the market" (Chambers & Partners 2010)

International Credit and Investment Company (Overseas) Limited and another v. Sheikh Kamal Adham and others: part of the litigation following the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International; dishonest assistance in a fraudulent breach of trust, involving proceedings in England, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Panama, Argentina, Chile and Pakistan.

Barlow Clowes International Ltd. and others v. International Trust Corp. (IOM) Ltd. and others [1996-1998] M.L.R. 222 (first instance), 240 (first instance), 394 (Court of Appeal of the Isle of Man), [2006] 1 W.L.R. 1476 (Privy Council). The leading modern authority on the law relating to dishonest assistance in a breach of trust or fiduciary duty.

Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. and anr. v. The Accident Group and others and Various Lloyd’s Syndicates and Europ Assist v. A.D. Firth & Co. and others. Two groups of proceedings issued in 2005-2006 by Insurers against The Accident Group (“TAG”) and certain named firms of solicitors seeking the recovery of damages for negligence (in the first group of proceedings) and the recovery of unlawful referral fees (in the second group of proceedings). The total number of potential solicitor firm defendants was approximately 700 in the first group of proceedings and 400 in the second group and the potential total claim was worth in excess of £100m.

Ng Enterprises Limited v. Urban Council [1997] A.C. 168, P.C.: one of the last appeals from the Hong Kong Court of Appeal to the Privy Council, judicial review.

Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. and anr. v. The Accident Group and others and Various Lloyd’s Syndicates and Europ Assist v. A.D. Firth & Co. and others. Two groups of proceedings issued in 2005-2006 by Insurers against The Accident Group (“TAG”) and certain named firms of solicitors seeking the recovery of damages for negligence (in the first group of proceedings) and the recovery of unlawful referral fees (in the second group of proceedings). The total number of potential solicitor firm defendants was approximately 700 in the first group of proceedings and 400 in the second group and the potential total claim was worth in excess of £100m.

Financial Services

International Credit and Investment Company (Overseas) Limited and another v. Sheikh Kamal Adham and others: part of the litigation following the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International; dishonest assistance in a fraudulent breach of trust, involving proceedings in England, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Panama, Argentina, Chile and Pakistan.

Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. and anr. v. The Accident Group and others and Various Lloyd’s Syndicates and Europ Assist v. A.D. Firth & Co. and others. Two groups of proceedings issued in 2005-2006 by Insurers against The Accident Group (“TAG”) and certain named firms of solicitors seeking the recovery of damages for negligence (in the first group of proceedings) and the recovery of unlawful referral fees (in the second group of proceedings). The total number of potential solicitor firm defendants was approximately 700 in the first group of proceedings and 400 in the second group and the potential total claim was worth in excess of £100m.

Professional Negligence

Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. and anr. v. The Accident Group and others and Various Lloyd’s Syndicates and Europ Assist v. A.D. Firth & Co. and others. Two groups of proceedings issued in 2005-2006 by Insurers against The Accident Group (“TAG”) and certain named firms of solicitors seeking the recovery of damages for negligence (in the first group of proceedings) and the recovery of unlawful referral fees (in the second group of proceedings). The total number of potential solicitor firm defendants was approximately 700 in the first group of proceedings and 400 in the second group and the potential total claim was worth in excess of £100m.

Administrative and Public Law

Ng Enterprises Limited v. Urban Council [1997] A.C. 168, P.C.: one of the last appeals from the Hong Kong Court of Appeal to the Privy Council, judicial review.

Trusts and Probate

Barlow Clowes International Ltd. and others v. International Trust Corp. (IOM) Ltd. and others [1996-1998] M.L.R. 222 (first instance), 240 (first instance), 394 (Court of Appeal of the Isle of Man), [2006] 1 W.L.R. 1476 (Privy Council). The leading modern authority on the law relating to dishonest assistance in a breach of trust or fiduciary duty.